How far is Kissimmee, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Kissimmee, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kissimmee and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kissimmee and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
88 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
71 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John Young Parkway
3.4 mi · 6 min · John Young Parkway
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Continue on South Orange Blossom Trail
14.7 mi · 22 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Bay Street
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Lucerne Park Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Lucerne Park Road
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Continue on 1st Street North
1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street North
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Continue on Lake Silver Drive
1302 ft · 32 sec · Lake Silver Drive
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Continue on 1st Street North
1.9 mi · 4 min · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard
1306 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Gardens Boulevard
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
38.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples
2330 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kissimmee and Cape Coral.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Continue straight
38.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kissimmee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kissimmee to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Zolfo Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Kissimmee and 96.3 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kissimmee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Zolfo Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zolfo Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kissimmee and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 124.7 mi (200.69 km).
#1 Kissimmee
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
| Population | 72,858 |
| Coordinates | 28.3046800, -81.4166700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.19 | $52.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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